Job summary
Do you have skills working as a Tissue Viability or Lymphoedema nurse?
We are looking for a specialist practitioner to work with our small team of motivated, innovative clinicians. You will work within the Tissue Viability and/or Lymphoedema team to provide a high quality, patient focused service for patients presenting with Tissue Viability/leg ulceration or lymphoedema/chronic oedema/issues. Our Lymphoedema service is a head to toe service and treats both cancer and non-cancer related oedema.
This role will involve active participation in complex patient assessment and management out in the community and in clinics.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered health care professional with degree
- Current professional registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Accredited Tissue Viability course
- Accredited course in leg ulcer management
- Chronic oedema course
Experience
Essential
- Recent and proven experience in tissue viability/lymphoedema care and management, including: wound care, leg ulceration, chronic oedema
- Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
- Proven experience of nurse led clinics
Desirable
- Experience of leadership in a lymphoedema/ tissue viability setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to run and manage clinics
- Current UK Full, clean driving licence with daily access to a vehicle for work purposes (business class insurance will be required)
- Computer literate
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered health care professional with degree
- Current professional registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Accredited Tissue Viability course
- Accredited course in leg ulcer management
- Chronic oedema course
Experience
Essential
- Recent and proven experience in tissue viability/lymphoedema care and management, including: wound care, leg ulceration, chronic oedema
- Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
- Proven experience of nurse led clinics
Desirable
- Experience of leadership in a lymphoedema/ tissue viability setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to run and manage clinics
- Current UK Full, clean driving licence with daily access to a vehicle for work purposes (business class insurance will be required)
- Computer literate
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
